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| 110-hr-7220 | 110 | hr | 7220 | To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-09-29 | 2008-09-29 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 3 | Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to extend the ATPA program through December 31, 2009. Extends through FY2010 preferential treatment for apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components, and specified other type apparel (brassieres). Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend certain customs fees for the processing of merchandise entered into the United States. Amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by 0.5% the amount in effect on the date of enactment of this Act of any corporate estimated tax installment otherwise due by a corporation with assets of not less than $1 billion in July, August, or September 2013. | 2023-01-11T13:15:51Z | |
| 110-hr-7222 | 110 | hr | 7222 | To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-09-29 | 2008-10-16 | Became Public Law No: 110-436. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 5 | (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on October 2, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Amends the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to prohibit the extension of duty-free treatment or other preferential treatment to: (1) Colombia or Peru after December 31, 2009; (2) Ecuador after June 30, 2009, except that such preferential treatment shall remain in effect through December 31, 2009, unless the President reports to specified congressional committees on or before June 30, 2009, that Ecuador does not satisfy certain beneficiary country designation requirements; and (3) Bolivia after June 30, 2009, except that such preferential treatment shall remain in effect through December 31, 2009, only if the President reports to specified congressional committees on or before June 30, 2009, that Bolivia satisfies certain beneficiary country designation requirements.(Sec. 1) Extends through FY2010 preferential treatment for apparel articles assembled in one or more beneficiary countries from regional fabrics or regional components, and specified other type apparel (brassieres).(Sec. 2) Amends the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program to provide earned import allowance certificates to any producer or entity controlling production of eligible apparel articles in the Dominican Republic, based on specified elements.Declares that eligible apparel articles wholly assembled in the Dominican Republic and imported directly from the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric or yarns from which the articles are made, if such apparel articles are accompanied by an earned import allowance certificate reflecting the amount of credits equal to the total square meter equivalents of fabric in such apparel articles.Directs the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) to review and report annually to the appropriate c… | 2023-11-13T20:13:45Z | |
| 110-hr-7014 | 110 | hr | 7014 | NAFTA Modernization Trade Negotiating Authority Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-09-23 | 2008-09-23 | Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] | PA | R | E000187 | 0 | NAFTA Modernization Trade Negotiating Authority Act - Requires that any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) resulting in any new trade agreement with Canada, Mexico, or both to: (1) meet the standards established in the areas of labor and environment, dispute settlement, intellectual property, services, foreign investment, and agriculture of trade agreements negotiated under the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002; and (2) take into account specified U.S. domestic objectives set out in this Act, including protection of health and safety, security, environmental, consumer, and employment opportunity interests. Authorizes the President before August 1, 2009, to enter into a trade agreement with such countries to: (1) reduce or eliminate a duty, restriction, barrier, or other distortion of trade that unduly burdens or restricts U.S. trade or adversely affects the U.S. economy; or (2) prohibit, or limit the imposition of, such barrier or other distortion. Sets forth congressional notification and consultation requirements for implementation of any trade agreement. Directs the chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Committee on Finance of the Senate, within 30 days after the convening of each Congress, to convene the Congressional Oversight Group. Requires the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to develop written guidelines to facilitate the useful and timely exchange of information between the USTR and the Group, particularly for the closest practicable coordination between them at all critical periods during NAFTA renegotiations. Requires the President to submit to Congress a plan for implementing and enforcing any agreement. | 2022-02-03T05:17:57Z | |
| 110-hr-6924 | 110 | hr | 6924 | GREEN Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-09-17 | 2008-09-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] | CA | R | H000528 | 1 | Green Export Enhancement Act or the GREEN Act - Authorizes the President, subject to consultation and layover requirements of the Uruguay Round Agreements Act, to proclaim the modification or staged rate reduction of any duty in Schedule XX-United States of America, annexed to the Marrakesh Protocol to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994, on environmental goods, as defined in a multilateral negotiation for the reciprocal elimination, reduction, or harmonization of duties under the auspices of the World Trade Organization, if the United States agrees to such modification or reduction in such a negotiation. | 2018-11-08T23:37:58Z | |
| 110-s-3464 | 110 | s | 3464 | International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-09-10 | 2008-09-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] | MT | D | B000243 | 1 | International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the United States Trade Representative (USTR), within 90 days after submitting the annual National Trade Estimate, to develop an action plan for foreign countries that have spent at least one year on the priority watch list that calls for such countries to meet benchmarks designed to assist them to achieve: (1) effective protection of intellectual property rights; and (2) equitable market access for U.S. persons that rely upon intellectual property protection. Authorizes the President to impose certain economic sanctions on foreign countries that do not substantially comply with the benchmarks of an action plan. Directs the President to ensure that an intellectual property attaché with the title of Minister-Counselor is placed in the U.S. embassy of each foreign country that has a commercially significant relationship with the United States. | 2019-11-15T21:57:52Z | |
| 110-hr-6795 | 110 | hr | 6795 | End the Trade Deficit Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-08-01 | 2008-08-01 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | D000191 | 5 | End the Trade Deficit Act - Establishes the Emergency Commission To End the Trade Deficit to develop a trade policy plan to eliminate the U.S. merchandise trade deficit and to develop a competitive trade policy for the 21st century.Requires the Commission to report to the President and to Congress on: (1) its findings and conclusions; (2) a detailed plan for reducing both the overall trade deficit and specific bilateral trade deficits; and (3) any recommendations for administrative and legislative actions necessary for such reductions.Prohibits the President from submitting to Congress any free trade agreement or legislation implementing one until: (1) the report has been delivered to Congress and to the President; and (2) specified congressional committees have completed a hearing on it. | 2018-11-08T23:34:17Z | |
| 110-hr-6796 | 110 | hr | 6796 | Stop Very Unscrupulous Loan Transfers from Underprivileged countries to Rich, Exploitive Funds Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-08-01 | 2008-08-01 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. | House | Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] | CA | D | W000187 | 9 | Stop Very Unscrupulous Loan Transfers from Underprivileged Countries to Rich, Exploitive Funds Act or the Stop VULTURE Funds Act - Prohibits: (1) any U.S. person from engaging in sovereign debt profiteering, or any person engaging in sovereign debt profiteering in the United States; and (2) any U.S. court from issuing a summons, subpoena, writ, judgment, attachment, or execution in aid of a claim which would further sovereign debt profiteering. Sets forth: (1) required court disclosures in actions involving collection of sovereign debt; and (2) related responsibilities of the Secretary of the Treasury. | 2021-06-07T20:06:07Z | |
| 110-hr-6828 | 110 | hr | 6828 | Export Control Improvements Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-08-01 | 2008-09-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. | House | Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-27] | CA | D | S000344 | 4 | Export Control Improvements Act - Securing Exports Through Coordination and Technology Act - Amends the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 2003 to revise filing requirements under the Automated Export System (AES). Requires carriers obliged to file Shipper's Export Declarations to file them through AES (either directly or through intermediaries) before items are exported from any U.S. port, unless the Secretary of Commerce grants an exception. (Under current law such a filing may be made after departure of the carrier from the port or place of exportation or transportation.) Defines "intermediary" as a freight forwarder, a non-vessel operating common carrier, or an ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) Carnet and its service providers. Sets forth requirements regarding conferences and seminars to educate exporters about U.S. export laws and the AES. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) register persons to file information in the AES; and (2) revoke, suspend, or deny a registration. Provides for administrative and judicial appeal of registration revocations, suspensions, or denials. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to ensure that the AES will identify filings with respect to exports that would violate U.S. export control laws or trade sanctions regulations. Export Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to modify enforcement mechanisms under the Act. Subjects to forfeiture any tangible items lawfully seized by U.S. designated officers or employees. Specifies the use of funds made available for undercover investigation operations by the Office of Export Enforcement. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, without fiscal year limitations, to expend funds transferred to, paid to, received by, or made available to the Bureau of Industry and Security of the Department of Commerce as a reimbursement. Recognizes United Arab Emirates' efforts with respect to the diversion of dual-use items to prohibited destinations. Requires the Secretary o… | 2021-06-07T20:06:11Z | |
| 110-s-3439 | 110 | s | 3439 | Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-08-01 | 2008-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8047) | Senate | Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] | CO | D | S001163 | 3 | Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear. Establishes the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (STAR Fund). Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) impose and collect, with specified exceptions, a fee of 1.5% of the appraised value of imported recreational performance outerwear and to deposit amounts collected into the STAR Fund; and (2) make quarterly distributions from the STAR Fund to one or more appropriate organizations to conduct applied research, development, and education activities to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in clean, eco-friendly apparel, other textile and apparel products, and sewn-product design and manufacturing. | 2019-11-15T21:57:56Z | |
| 110-hr-6744 | 110 | hr | 6744 | To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain laminated woven bags be marked with the country of origin. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-31 | 2008-07-31 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8] | WI | D | K000365 | 1 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that certain laminated woven bags be marked with the country of origin. | 2023-01-11T13:15:50Z | |
| 110-s-3394 | 110 | s | 3394 | A bill to prevent the undermining of the judgments of courts of the United States by foreign courts, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-31 | 2008-07-31 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH] | NH | R | S001078 | 1 | Makes unenforceable by a federal or state agency, department, or court any judgment of a foreign court or agency under a certain kind of foreign statute that requires a U.S. plaintiff (or affiliate) to pay damages to a foreign defendant.Describes such a foreign statute as one that has the effect of nullifying all or part of a final judgment of a U.S. court under the Antidumping Act of 1916 by enabling a foreign defendant that has paid damages pursuant to such judgment to recover any portion of them from the U.S. plaintiff (or affiliate).Authorizes a U.S. plaintiff (or affiliate) held liable, or required to forfeit or pay damages, pursuant to a foreign judgment to file a civil action for the amount of such damages (plus interest and costs) against the foreign defendant that obtained damages pursuant to the foreign judgment. | 2019-11-15T21:57:55Z | |
| 110-s-3357 | 110 | s | 3357 | A bill to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain rayon staple fibers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-29 | 2008-07-29 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain rayon staple fibers. | 2019-11-15T21:57:52Z | |
| 110-hr-6560 | 110 | hr | 6560 | To establish an earned import allowance program under Public Law 109-53, and for other purposes. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-22 | 2008-07-30 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 1 | Amends the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish an earned import allowance program, which shall provide earned import allowance certificates to any producer or entity controlling production of eligible apparel articles in the Dominican Republic, based on specified elements. Specifies as eligible apparel articles cotton (but not denim) trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts, skirts and divided skirts, and pants. Declares that such apparel articles wholly assembled in, and imported directly from, the Dominican Republic shall enter the United States free of duty, without regard to the source of the fabric or yarns from which the articles are made, if they are accompanied by an earned import allowance certificate that reflects the amount of credits equal to the total square meter equivalents of fabric in such apparel articles. Requires the issuance of one credit to a producer or an entity controlling production for every two square meter equivalents of qualifying fabric that the producer or entity has purchased for the manufacture in an eligible country (Dominican Republic) of articles like or similar to any article eligible for preferential treatment. Authorizes the redemption of such credits for earned import allowance certificates reflecting the number of earned credits. Authorizes any textile mill or other entity located in the United States that exports qualifying fabric to an eligible country to submit to the Secretary of Commerce, upon such export or upon request, the Shipper's Export Declaration, or successor documentation: (1) verifying that the qualifying fabric was exported to a producer or entity controlling production in an eligible country; and (2) identifying such producer or entity and the quantity and description of qualifying fabric exported to it. Defines "qualifying fabric," as woven fabric of cotton wholly formed in the United States from yarns (other than nylon filament y… | 2022-02-03T05:14:54Z | |
| 110-hr-6530 | 110 | hr | 6530 | Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-17 | 2008-09-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism. | House | Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15] | NY | D | R000053 | 8 | Trade Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to revise certain trade provisions to require the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) review U.S. trade expansion priorities; and (2) report to Congress on priority foreign country practices which if eliminated will have the most potential to increase U.S. exports. Requires the USTR to seek consultation and satisfactory resolution of any identified priority foreign country trade practice (including an agreement for elimination or provision of compensatory trade benefits) with the country of concern. Establishes the Office of the Congressional Trade Enforcer. Requires the USTR to: (1) identify priority foreign countries that maintain technical barriers to trade, or sanitary or phytosanitary measures, that deny market access to U.S. products; and (2) initiate an investigation of such trade barriers to determine what trade action, if any, must be taken to remedy such barriers. Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to apply countervailing duty provisions to nonmarket economy countries. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should restore the balance between rights and obligations struck during the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations; (2) the United States should have the ability to enforce rigorously its trade laws (including antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard laws) in World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations and dispute settlement proceedings; and (2) dispute settlement panels are obligated to follow WTO negotiated agreements and not Appellate Body jurisprudence. Revises requirements for presidential action on a finding by the International Trade Commission (ITC) regarding an imported Chinese product that threatens or causes market disruption to a like U.S. product. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to establish: (1) a government-wide, uniform data system to identify all goods imported into the United States; and (2) a voluntary government-private Import Safety Program to ensure that all goods i… | 2022-02-03T05:16:19Z | |
| 110-hr-6540 | 110 | hr | 6540 | To create a Trade Agreement Enforcement Commission. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-17 | 2008-07-17 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3] | WA | D | B001229 | 0 | Establishes the Trade Agreement Enforcement Commission to oversee enforcement of worker rights provisions in: (1) trade agreements between the United States and other countries; and (2) trade preference programs. | 2018-11-08T23:34:05Z | |
| 110-hr-6483 | 110 | hr | 6483 | Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-14 | 2008-07-24 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. | House | Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] | OR | D | B000574 | 2 | Recreational Performance Outerwear Apparel Act of 2008 - Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of certain recreational performance outerwear. Establishes the Sustainable Textile and Apparel Research Fund (STAR Fund). Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) impose and collect, with specified exceptions, a fee of 1.5% of the appraised value of imported recreational performance outerwear and to deposit amounts collected into the STAR Fund; and (2) make quarterly distributions from the STAR Fund to one or more appropriate organizations to conduct applied research, development, and education activities to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. businesses in clean, eco-friendly apparel, other textile and apparel products, and sewn-product design and manufacturing. | 2021-06-07T20:05:10Z | |
| 110-hr-6452 | 110 | hr | 6452 | Trade and Environment Enforcement (Green 301) Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-10 | 2008-07-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3] | OR | D | B000574 | 2 | Trade and Environment Enforcement (Green 301) Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to: (1) identify foreign country trade practices that cause negative impacts on the protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, or the conservation of exhaustible natural resources in the United States, the foreign country, a third country, or internationally; (2) review petitions requesting certain action with respect to such trade practices; and (3) consult with an identified foreign country and seek to negotiate an agreement that mitigates, reduces, or eliminates those negative impacts. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-s-3242 | 110 | s | 3242 | Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-10 | 2008-07-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR] | AR | D | L000035 | 4 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes, and for other purposes. | 2019-11-15T21:57:55Z | |
| 110-hr-6442 | 110 | hr | 6442 | To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to certify a group of workers in a subdivision of firm as eligible to apply for assistance under the trade adjustment assistance program if the subdivision is a seller of articles of the firm that employed a group of workers who received a certification of eligibility under such program and such sales are related to the article that was the basis for such certification. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-07-08 | 2008-07-15 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5] | SC | D | S000749 | 0 | Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Labor to certify an adversely affected secondary group of workers in a subdivision of a firm as eligible to apply for trade adjustment assistance (TAA) if the Secretary determines that: (1) a significant number of workers have become, or are threatened to become, totally or partially separated; (2) the workers' subdivision is a seller of articles of the firm (or another subdivision) that employed a group of workers who received a certification of TAA eligibility and such sales are related to the article that was the basis for such certification; and (3) a loss of business by the workers' subdivision with the firm (or another subdivision) contributed to the workers' separation or threat of separation. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-s-3220 | 110 | s | 3220 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-27 | 2008-06-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow. | 2019-11-15T21:57:53Z | |
| 110-s-3221 | 110 | s | 3221 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-27 | 2008-06-27 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] | WY | R | B001261 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain acrylic fiber tow. | 2019-11-15T21:57:53Z | |
| 110-hr-6387 | 110 | hr | 6387 | Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-26 | 2008-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8] | MD | D | V000128 | 13 | Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - Authorizes the President to designate Reconstruction Opportunity Zones within Afghanistan or Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met, including that: (1) such countries establish, or make progress toward establishing, a market-based economy, instituting rule of law, protecting core labor standards, and eliminating barriers to trade and investment; (2) such countries can be designated as a beneficiary developing country; and (3) the designation of a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone is appropriate taking into account certain qualifying factors. Provides for the duty-free treatment of certain textile and apparel products, as well as nontextile and nonapparel products, from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone through September 30, 2023. Sets forth requirements to prevent the unlawful transshipment of such products. Continues the duty-free treatment of such products from a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone in Afghanistan or Pakistan only if the President certifies to Congress that such countries have met certain requirements, including: (1) designation of a labor official; and (2) have agreed to require textile or apparel exporting enterprises to participate in a technical assistance, capacity building, compliance assessment, and remediation program. Authorizes the President to withdraw, suspend, or limit the application of duty-free treatment under this Act. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-hr-6415 | 110 | hr | 6415 | To provide that goods that are manufactured in a foreign trade zone and comply with the rules of origin under a trade agreement to which the United States is a party may enter the customs territory of the United States at the rate of duty applicable under that agreement. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-26 | 2008-07-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-8] | NJ | D | P000096 | 3 | Amends the Foreign Trade Zones Act to provide that goods that are manufactured in a foreign trade zone and comply with the rules of origin under a trade agreement to which the United States is a party may enter the U.S. customs territory at the rate of duty applicable under such agreement. Amends the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Implementation Act to repeal certain rules of origin requirements with respect to goods made of nonoriginating material that are produced in a foreign-trade zone or subzone that enter a U.S. customs territory. Adds a rule with respect to goods produced entirely in the territory of one or more NAFTA countries, but where any nonoriginating materials, provided for as parts and used in a good's production, do not undergo a change in tariff classification. Requires, in such an instance, that a good be treated as originating in a NAFTA country if: (1) the regional value-content of the good is at least 60% where the transaction value method is used, or at least 50% where the net cost method is used; and (2) the good satisfies all other applicable requirements. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-hr-6324 | 110 | hr | 6324 | Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-19 | 2008-06-19 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Udall, Mark [D-CO-2] | CO | D | U000038 | 2 | Imported Ethanol Facilitation Act - Requires the President to: (1) reduce the temporary duty imposed on imported ethanol under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States by an amount equal to the reduction in any federal income or excise tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for alcohol and ethanol blends used as fuel that occurs on or after January 1, 2009; and (2) take other necessary actions to ensure that the temporary duty imposed on imported ethanol does not exceed any federal income or excise tax credit applicable to ethanol. Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of Commerce to report to Congress on the effects of the further reduction or elimination of the duty on ethanol (resulting in increased imports) on: (1) U.S. fuel prices and U.S. supplies; and (2) domestic production of ethanol. | 2018-11-08T23:34:17Z | |
| 110-s-3168 | 110 | s | 3168 | International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-19 | 2008-09-16 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 969. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the International Development Association Act to authorize U.S. participation in, and authorize appropriations for, contributions to the 15th replenishment of the resources of the International Development Association (IDA). (Sec. 4) Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to negotiate the creation of the Anticorruption Trust Pilot Program (the Trust) at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) whose purposes shall include: (1) assisting poor countries in fraud and corruption investigations and prosecutions related to World Bank loans, grants, or credit; and (2) determining whether such a program should be carried out at other multilateral development banks. Directs the Secretary to provide for a system to: (1) monitor Trust fund disbursement and use; and (2) promote access to funds by poor countries in order to investigate and prosecute corruption and fraud linked to World Bank loans or projects. Sets forth reporting requirements. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 5) Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to require greenhouse gas emissions impact assessments of a multilateral development bank borrower's proposal before the U.S. Executive Director of the bank may vote in favor of the proposal. (Sec. 6) Requires the Secretary to report annually to specified congressional committees on greenhouse gas emissions associated with multilateral development bank actions. (Sec. 7) Requires a report evaluating grievance mechanisms of such banks. | 2022-02-03T05:09:18Z | |
| 110-s-3169 | 110 | s | 3169 | A bill to authorize United States participation in, and appropriations for the United States contribution to, the eleventh replenishment of the resources of the African Development Fund. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-19 | 2008-08-01 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 937. | Senate | Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE] | DE | D | B000444 | 2 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Amends the African Development Fund Act to authorize the U.S. Governor of the Fund to contribute to the 11th replenishment of the resources of the Fund. Authorizes appropriations. | 2022-02-03T05:09:28Z | |
| 110-sjres-41 | 110 | sjres | 41 | A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-12 | 2008-08-01 | By Senator Baucus from Committee on Finance filed written report. Report No. 110-444. | Senate | Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] | KY | R | M000355 | 38 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Approves the renewal of certain import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. | 2022-02-03T05:09:27Z | |
| 110-hr-6239 | 110 | hr | 6239 | NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-11 | 2008-06-11 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. | House | Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] | MO | R | G000546 | 4 | NCLB Recess Until Reauthorization Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to suspend, during the 2008-2009 school year, new identifications of schools or local educational agencies as needing: (1) improvement, after they fail to make adequate yearly progress (AYP) toward state academic performance standards for two consecutive years; (2) corrective action, after they fail to make AYP for an additional two years after being identified as needing improvement; or (3) restructuring, after they fail to make AYP after a year of corrective action. Lifts such suspension on the earlier of the last day of the 2008-2009 school year or the authorization of FY2009 appropriations for title I (Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged) of the Act. | 2020-02-10T16:53:28Z | |
| 110-sjres-38 | 110 | sjres | 38 | A joint resolution waiving certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 relating to the appointment of a Deputy United States Trade Representative. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-05 | 2008-06-18 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 824. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 0 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Authorizes the President, acting by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint Deanna Tanner Okun as Deputy United States Trade Representative (USTR), notwithstanding certain provisions of the Trade Act of 1974 prohibiting appointment as a Deputy USTR of any person who has represented, aided, or advised a foreign entity in any trade negotiation, or trade dispute, with the United States. | 2022-02-03T05:11:22Z | |
| 110-hr-6180 | 110 | hr | 6180 | TRADE Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-04 | 2008-07-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] | ME | D | M001149 | 74 | Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008, or the TRADE Act of 2008 - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to: (1) review biennially certain free trade agreements (including Uruguay Round Agreements) between the United States and foreign countries; and (2) report to the Congressional Trade Agreement Review Committee regarding such agreements, including analyses of specified subjects and of each agreement, as well as whether the country has a democratic form of government that respects certain core labor rights and fundamental human rights, protects intellectual property rights, and enforces environmental laws. Declares that implementing bills of new trade agreements shall not be subject to expedited consideration or special procedures limiting amendment,unless such agreements include certain standards with respect to: (1) labor; (2) environment and public safety; (3) food and product health and safety; (4) provision of services; (5) investment; (6) procurement; (7) intellectual property; (8) agriculture; (9) trade remedies and safeguards; (10) rules of origin; (11) dispute resolution and enforcement; (12) technical assistance; (13) national security; and (14) taxation. Requires the President to submit to Congress a plan for the renegotiation of existing trade agreements to bring them into compliance with such standards. Establishes a Congressional Trade Agreement Review Committee. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) certain requirements urging the attainment of certain trade goals shall apply to all existing and new trade agreements; and (2) a certain process for U.S. trade negotiations should be followed when Congress considers legislation providing special procedures for implementing bills of trade agreements. | 2022-02-03T05:16:54Z | |
| 110-hr-6183 | 110 | hr | 6183 | To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to remove the tariffs on ethanol. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-04 | 2008-06-17 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5] | FL | R | B001247 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the duty-free treatment of ethanol used as fuel. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-s-3080 | 110 | s | 3080 | Imported Ethanol Parity Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-04 | 2008-06-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5042) | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 13 | Imported Ethanol Parity Act - Requires the President to: (1) reduce semiannually the temporary duty imposed on ethanol by an amount equal to the reduction in any federal income or excise tax credit for alcohol and ethanol blends used as fuel; and (2) take other necessary actions to ensure that the temporary duty imposed on ethanol is equal to, or lower than, any federal income or excise tax credit applicable to ethanol. | 2019-11-15T21:57:55Z | |
| 110-s-3083 | 110 | s | 3083 | Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-04 | 2008-06-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5044-5047) | Senate | Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] | OH | D | B000944 | 6 | Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008, or the TRADE Act of 2008 - Directs the Comptroller General of the United States to: (1) review certain free trade agreements (including Uruguay Round Agreements) between the United States and foreign countries; and (2) report to the Congressional Trade Agreement Review Committee regarding such agreements, including analyses of specified subjects and of each agreement, as well as whether the country has a democratic form of government that respects certain core labor rights and fundamental human rights, protects intellectual property rights, and enforces environmental laws.Declares that implementing bills of new trade agreements shall be subject to a point of order in the Senate unless such agreements include certain standards with respect to: (1) labor; (2) environment and public safety; (3) food and product health and safety; (4) provision of services; (5) investment; (6) procurement; (7) intellectual property; (8) agriculture; (9) trade remedies and safeguards; (10) rules of origin; (11) dispute resolution and enforcement; (12) technical assistance; and (13) national security.Requires the President to submit to Congress a plan to bring existing trade agreements into compliance with such standards.Establishes a Congressional Trade Agreement Review Committee.Expresses the sense of Congress that a certain process for U.S. trade negotiations should be followed when Congress considers legislation providing special procedures for implementing bills of trade agreements. | 2019-11-15T21:57:56Z | |
| 110-hr-6173 | 110 | hr | 6173 | Travel Related Industries Protection Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-06-03 | 2008-06-03 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] | TX | R | S000250 | 0 | Travel Related Industries Protection Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to suspend for a specified period the excise tax on kerosene and certain liquids used as fuel in commercial aviation. | 2018-11-08T23:34:15Z | |
| 110-hr-6137 | 110 | hr | 6137 | To remove the additional tariff on ethanol. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-22 | 2008-06-02 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3] | AZ | R | S000275 | 22 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to eliminate the additional tariff on ethanol used as fuel. | 2019-11-15T21:44:15Z | |
| 110-hr-6148 | 110 | hr | 6148 | Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-22 | 2008-06-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | D000191 | 12 | Trade Agreement Benchmarks and Accountability Act - Subjects bills implementing trade agreements to a point of order in both the Senate and the House of Representatives unless certain conditions are met. Withdraws congressional approval of a bill implementing a trade agreement if a report by the International Trade Commission (ITC) indicates that certain benchmarks and predictions made with respect to an agreement are not being met unless a joint resolution waiving such benchmarks and predictions is enacted by Congress. Describes the benchmarks as analyses of the following effects of the agreement: (1) resulting job creation and job losses; (2) resulting improvement in wages for U.S. workers; (3) implementation and enforcement of the labor and environmental standards by each country that is a party to the agreement; and (4) the extent to which the agreement will result in an increase in access by U.S. businesses to the market of each country that is a party to the agreement, particularly those sectors identified by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) as of special importance. | 2023-01-11T13:15:49Z | |
| 110-s-3050 | 110 | s | 3050 | A bill to reduce temporarily the duty on certain isotopic separation machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof, for use in the construction of an isotopic separation facility in southern New Mexico. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-22 | 2008-05-22 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] | NM | D | B000468 | 1 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reduce temporarily the duty on certain isotopic separation machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof, for use in the construction of an isotopic separation facility in southern New Mexico. | 2019-11-15T21:57:54Z | |
| 110-hres-1182 | 110 | hres | 1182 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that American flags flown on Federal Government buildings and on Federal property be made in the United States. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-08 | 2008-07-14 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House | Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] | CA | D | F000116 | 9 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all American flags flown over federal buildings should be entirely produced in the United States. | 2023-01-11T13:15:49Z | |
| 110-s-2976 | 110 | s | 2976 | OPEC Accountability Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-06 | 2008-05-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 7 | OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under U.S. trade remedy laws. | 2019-11-15T21:57:49Z | |
| 110-hr-5960 | 110 | hr | 5960 | Supporting America's Manufacturers Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-05 | 2008-05-07 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Altmire, Jason [D-PA-4] | PA | D | A000362 | 28 | Supporting America's Manufacturers Act - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require a recommendation from the International Trade Commission (ITC) before the President can impose increased duties or other import restrictions on an imported Chinese product that causes or threatens market disruption to a like U.S. product. Revises the authority of the President and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to consider an equally divided ITC vote regarding a determination on the question of whether an imported Chinese product causes or threatens market disruption in the United States. Repeals the authority of the President and the TR to consider the determination of either group of equally divided Commissioners to be the ITC's determination. Requires such a deadlocked vote to be considered an affirmative ITC determination. Provides that if the Commissioners voting are equally divided with respect to its determination, then the determination agreed upon by either group of Commissioners may be considered by the President and the Trade Representative as the determination of the Commission. Requires the USTR to make available promptly to the public reports recommending the President to take action, if any, to remedy market disruption. Revises requirements involving ITC determinations of critical circumstances and requests for provisional relief with respect to a Chinese product that causes or threatens market disruption to a like U.S. Product Requires the President to provide import relief from Chinese products that cause or threaten market disruption to a like U.S. product within a specified time if an agreement is not reached with the People's Republic of China (PRC) or if the President determines that an agreement reached with the PRC is not remedying the market disruption. Authorizes the President to provide import relief (including provisional relief in critical circumstances) that differs from that recommended by the ITC, or to deny such import relief only: (1) in extraordinary cases; and (2) if the President determines… | 2022-02-03T05:16:47Z | |
| 110-s-2964 | 110 | s | 2964 | OPEC Accountability Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-05-01 | 2008-05-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 4 | OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under U.S. trade remedy laws. | 2019-11-15T21:57:49Z | |
| 110-s-2906 | 110 | s | 2906 | Agriculture Smart Trade Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-24 | 2008-04-24 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3404) | Senate | Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA] | PA | D | C001070 | 1 | Agriculture Smart Trade Act - Requires the President, before initiating negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with a foreign country, to report to Congress on: (1) invasive agricultural pests or diseases in that country; and (2) sanitary or phytosanitary measures imposed by the country's government on goods the country imports. | 2019-11-15T21:57:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5883 | 110 | hr | 5883 | Export Promotion Enhancement Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-23 | 2008-04-23 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House | Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | M001138 | 1 | Export Promotion Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the Export Enhancement Act of 1988 to establish in the Executive Office of the President the Office of Trade Promotion. (Currently, there exists a Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC), which the Office shall replace.) Requires the Office to perform duties currently assigned to the TPCC, as well as advise the President and others within the Executive Office on matters relating to trade promotion policies and programs of the U.S. Government. Requires the President to appoint an Office Director. Authorizes the President to appoint up to two Associate Directors. Directs the President to establish the Advisory Board on Trade Promotion to advise the Office Director. | 2019-11-15T21:10:08Z | |
| 110-hconres-324 | 110 | hconres | 324 | Expressing the sense of Congress relating to the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-08 | 2008-04-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 2 | Expresses the sense of Congress that it should not approve the trade promotion agreement between the United States and Colombia signed on November 22, 2006. | 2020-07-23T15:27:00Z | |
| 110-hr-5724 | 110 | hr | 5724 | United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-08 | 2008-04-10 | Rule H. Res. 1092 passed House. | House | Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] | MD | D | H000874 | 1 | United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Approves the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (the Agreement) entered into with the government of Colombia. Provides for the Agreement's entry into force upon certain conditions being met on or after January 1, 2009.Authorizes the President to proclaim actions, and other appropriate officers of the U.S. government to issue regulations, necessary to ensure appropriate implementation of any provision of this Act that takes effect on the date the Agreement enters into force.Provides for: (1) administration of dispute settlement proceedings; (2) arbitration of certain claims against the United States; and (3) specified tariff modifications. Prescribes requirements for: (1) enforcement of textile and apparel rules of origin; (2) actions for relief from imports benefiting from the Agreement; and (3) certain textile and apparel safeguard measures.Amends the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 to make eligible for U.S. government procurement products or services of a foreign country or instrumentality that is a party to the Agreement.Provides for the following offsets: (1) amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend the authority for the collection of customs user fees for a specified period; and (2) amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by one percentage point the current increased percentage of any required installment of corporate estimated tax otherwise due in July, August, or September 2012, and by two percentage points the amount of any required installment of corporate estimated tax otherwise due in July, August, or September 2013. | 2022-02-03T05:21:13Z | |
| 110-hres-1087 | 110 | hres | 1087 | Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the North American Free Trade Agreement must be renegotiated to foster fair trade that truly benefits all the people of Canada, the United States and Mexico. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-08 | 2008-04-08 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9] | OH | D | K000009 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) must be renegotiated to foster fair trade that benefits all the people of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. | 2021-09-29T14:50:14Z | |
| 110-s-2830 | 110 | s | 2830 | United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-08 | 2008-04-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance pursuant to section 2103(c) of Public Law 107-210. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2745-2754) | Senate | Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] | NV | D | R000146 | 2 | United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act - Approves the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (the Agreement) entered into with the government of Colombia. Provides for the Agreement's entry into force upon certain conditions being met on or after January 1, 2009.Authorizes the President to proclaim actions, and other appropriate officers of the U.S. government to issue regulations, necessary to ensure appropriate implementation of any provision of this Act that takes effect on the date the Agreement enters into force.Provides for: (1) administration of dispute settlement proceedings; (2) arbitration of certain claims against the United States; and (3) specified tariff modifications. Prescribes requirements for: (1) enforcement of textile and apparel rules of origin; (2) actions for relief from imports benefiting from the Agreement; and (3) certain textile and apparel safeguard measures.Amends the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 to make eligible for U.S. government procurement products or services of a foreign country or instrumentality that is a party to the Agreement.Provides for the following offsets: (1) amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to extend the authority for the collection of customs user fees for a specified period; and (2) amends the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 to increase by one percentage point the current increased percentage of any required installment of corporate estimated tax otherwise due in July, August, or September 2012, and by two percentage points the amount of any required installment of corporate estimated tax otherwise due in July, August, or September 2013. | 2019-11-15T21:57:48Z | |
| 110-hr-5701 | 110 | hr | 5701 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetamiprid. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-03 | 2008-04-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] | PA | D | H000712 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Acetamiprid. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-s-2813 | 110 | s | 2813 | China Currency Manipulation Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-03 | 2008-04-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Senate | Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] | KY | R | B001066 | 2 | China Currency Manipulation Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) make an affirmative determination that the People's Republic of China (PRC) is manipulating the rate of exchange between its currency and the U.S. dollar; (2) establish and report to Congress on a plan of action to remedy such currency manipulation; (3) initiate expeditiously bilateral negotiations with the PRC to ensure that it regularly adjusts the rate of exchange between its currency and the U.S. dollar in order to permit effective balance of payment adjustments and eliminate unfair competitive advantage in trade; and (4) instruct the Executive Director to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use the U.S. vote to ensure that the PRC takes such action to achieve such goals. | 2017-12-15T00:01:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5677 | 110 | hr | 5677 | To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to prohibit the importation into the United States of plastinated human remains. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-02 | 2008-04-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2] | MO | R | A000358 | 26 | Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to make it unlawful for a person to import plastinated human remains into the United States. Imposes civil penalties, including forfeiture of the remains, for violation of such prohibition. Requires enforcement by the Secretary of Homeland Security. | 2021-04-20T15:09:34Z | |
| 110-hr-5675 | 110 | hr | 5675 | To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to revise the classification of certain cigars. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-04-01 | 2008-04-16 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17] | FL | D | M001148 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to revise the article description for certain cigars to provide for the duty treatment of cigars certified as handmade and each valued 23 cents or over. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5665 | 110 | hr | 5665 | Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment Act | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-31 | 2008-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection. | House | Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-3] | OH | R | T000463 | 0 | Reciprocity and Fairness in Foreign Investment Act - Permits a foreign person owned, in whole or in part, or controlled by a foreign government to acquire ownership in either a business, or in real property in the United States, but only to the same extent as that foreign government allows U.S. persons to acquire ownership in comparable enterprises organized under the laws of that foreign country. Subjects investment and operation of critical infrastructure in the United States by such a foreign person to the same reciprocity requirements. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue implementing regulations. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act. | 2021-06-07T20:02:00Z | |
| 110-hr-5653 | 110 | hr | 5653 | To reduce temporarily the duty on certain isotopic separation machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof, for use in the construction of an isotopic separation facility in southern New Mexico. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-14 | 2008-04-01 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2] | NM | R | P000588 | 2 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to reduce temporarily the duty on certain isotopic separation machinery and apparatus, and parts thereof, for use in the construction of an isotopic separation facility in southern New Mexico. | 2019-11-15T21:44:10Z | |
| 110-hr-5635 | 110 | hr | 5635 | Digital Television Transition Consumer Relief Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-13 | 2008-03-19 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3] | WI | D | K000188 | 39 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on digital-to-analog converter boxes. | 2021-04-20T15:08:52Z | |
| 110-s-2776 | 110 | s | 2776 | Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008 | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-13 | 2008-03-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] | WA | D | C000127 | 9 | Afghanistan and Pakistan Reconstruction Opportunity Zones Act of 2008 - Declares the purposes of this Act, including to stimulate economic activity and development in Afghanistan and the border region of Pakistan in an effort to combat violent extremism. Authorizes the President to: (1) designate an area within Afghanistan or Pakistan as a Reconstruction Opportunity Zone, provided such country meets certain eligibility requirements; and (2) proclaim duty-free treatment for certain articles (including certain textile and apparel articles as well as non-textile or non-apparel articles) that are imported into the United States from a designated zone within such country, provided certain requirements are met. Specifies rules of origin for such articles.Prohibits duty-free treatment for any such articles unless the country in question adopts certain enforcement measures to prevent their unlawful transshipment and the use of false documents relating to importation into the United States.Authorizes the President to: (1) waive duty-free treatment for such articles if it is inconsistent with the national interests of the United States; and (2) withdraw, suspend, or limit such treatment. | 2019-11-15T21:57:50Z | |
| 110-hr-5553 | 110 | hr | 5553 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-06 | 2008-03-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49] | CA | R | I000056 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain travel bags. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5538 | 110 | hr | 5538 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-05 | 2008-03-10 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. | House | Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] | CA | R | N000181 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5539 | 110 | hr | 5539 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-05 | 2008-03-05 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21] | CA | R | N000181 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain sleeping bags. | 2018-11-08T23:33:54Z | |
| 110-hr-5520 | 110 | hr | 5520 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on ceiling fans for permanent installation. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-03-03 | 2008-03-06 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] | TN | D | C001068 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on ceiling fans for permanent installation. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5503 | 110 | hr | 5503 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain engines for snowmobiles. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-27 | 2008-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7] | MN | D | P000258 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain engines for snowmobiles. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5482 | 110 | hr | 5482 | To extend the duty suspension on Allyl isosulfocynate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-25 | 2008-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1] | SC | R | B001235 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the duty suspension on Allyl isosulfocynate. | 2019-11-15T21:44:11Z | |
| 110-hr-5476 | 110 | hr | 5476 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on ethofumesate in bulk or mixtures. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-21 | 2008-02-29 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Miller, Brad [D-NC-13] | NC | D | M001154 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on ethofumesate in bulk or mixtures. | 2023-01-11T13:15:44Z | |
| 110-hr-5456 | 110 | hr | 5456 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Tembotrione. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-14 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Tembotrione. | 2023-01-11T13:15:44Z | |
| 110-hr-5457 | 110 | hr | 5457 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Deltamethrin. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-14 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Deltamethrin. | 2023-01-11T13:15:44Z | |
| 110-hr-5458 | 110 | hr | 5458 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Hydrazine monohydrate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-14 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Hydrazine monohydrate. | 2023-01-11T13:15:44Z | |
| 110-hr-5459 | 110 | hr | 5459 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Triadimefon. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-14 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] | MO | D | C001061 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Triadimefon. | 2023-01-11T13:15:44Z | |
| 110-s-2647 | 110 | s | 2647 | A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on fan assisted, plugin, scented oil dispensing, electrothermic appliances. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-14 | 2008-02-14 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Senate | Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI] | WI | D | K000305 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on fan assisted, plugin, scented oil dispensing, electrothermic appliances. | 2019-11-15T21:57:50Z | |
| 110-hr-5406 | 110 | hr | 5406 | To suspend temporarily the duty on over-the-range microwaves. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1] | OK | R | S001155 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on over-the-range microwaves. | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5407 | 110 | hr | 5407 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain wooden wall plates. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] | NY | D | A000022 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain wooden wall plates. | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5408 | 110 | hr | 5408 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Paraquat dichloride (1,1'dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride). | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Paraquat dichloride (1,1'dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride). | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5409 | 110 | hr | 5409 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzaldehyde. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-(trifluoromethyl)-benzaldehyde. | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5410 | 110 | hr | 5410 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid calcium salt. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 3-oxido-5-oxo-4-propionylcyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid calcium salt. | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5411 | 110 | hr | 5411 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2(2-o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl) acetate (kresoxim methyl). | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Methyl (E)-methoxyimino-2(2-o-tolyloxymethyl) phenyl) acetate (kresoxim methyl). | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5412 | 110 | hr | 5412 | To suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Ã3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen yl¨morpholine. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2] | GA | D | B000490 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on 4-Y3-(4-chlorophenyl)-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-1-oxo-2-propen yl?morpholine. | 2023-01-11T13:15:46Z | |
| 110-hr-5413 | 110 | hr | 5413 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Thionyl chloride. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Thionyl chloride. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5414 | 110 | hr | 5414 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphorus Thiochloride. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Phosphorus Thiochloride. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5415 | 110 | hr | 5415 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Sodium Methylate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Sodium Methylate. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5416 | 110 | hr | 5416 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Spiroxamine. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Spiroxamine. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5417 | 110 | hr | 5417 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Permethrin. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Permethrin. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5418 | 110 | hr | 5418 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Chloro benzyl chloride. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Chloro benzyl chloride. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5419 | 110 | hr | 5419 | To suspend temporarily the duty on product mixtures containing Imidacloprid: 1-(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylidene amine Z9: (9Z)-9-Tricosene. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on product mixtures containing Imidacloprid: 1-(6-Chloro-3-pyridinyl)methyl-N-nitroimidazolidin-2-ylidene amine Z9: (9Z)-9-Tricosene. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5420 | 110 | hr | 5420 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Resmethrin. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Resmethrin. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5421 | 110 | hr | 5421 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on N-3Ã3-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl¨-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on N-3Y3-(1-methylethoxy)phenyl?-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzamide. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5422 | 110 | hr | 5422 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixtures containing methyl 2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-y l)carboxamidosulfonylbenzoate; sodium (4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylc arbonyl)(2-methoxycarbonylphenylsulfonyl)azanide & methyl 4-iodo-2-Ã3-(4-methoxy-6-methy. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Etheridge, Bob [D-NC-2] | NC | D | E000226 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on mixtures containing methyl 2-(4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-y l)carboxamidosulfonylbenzoate; sodium (4,5-dihydro-4-methyl-5-oxo-3-propoxy-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylc arbonyl)(2-methoxycarbonylphenylsulfonyl)azanide & methyl 4-iodo-2-Y3-(4-methoxy-6-methy. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5423 | 110 | hr | 5423 | To extend and modify the suspension of duty on polyisobutylene. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7] | NJ | R | F000443 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to provide for the reduction of the existing duty on 1-Propene-2-methyl homopolymer (Polyisobutylene). | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5430 | 110 | hr | 5430 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain porous hollow fibers. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] | MN | D | E000288 | 1 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain porous hollow fibers. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5431 | 110 | hr | 5431 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain cellular plastic sheets for use in filters. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] | MN | D | E000288 | 1 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain cellular plastic sheets for use in filters. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5432 | 110 | hr | 5432 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic mesh for use in filters. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] | MN | D | E000288 | 1 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic mesh for use in filters. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5433 | 110 | hr | 5433 | To suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic fittings. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-13 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5] | MN | D | E000288 | 1 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on certain plastic fittings. | 2023-01-11T13:15:45Z | |
| 110-hr-5337 | 110 | hr | 5337 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on triphenyltin hydroxide. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on triphenyltin hydroxide. | 2023-01-11T13:15:03Z | |
| 110-hr-5338 | 110 | hr | 5338 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid and 4-(2,4-dichlorophenoxy) butyric acid, dimethylamine salt. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5339 | 110 | hr | 5339 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Bromoxynil Octonoate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Bromoxynil Octonoate. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5340 | 110 | hr | 5340 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on dichlorprop-p acid, dichlorprop-p dimethylamine salt, and dichlorprop-p 2-ethylhexyl ester. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5341 | 110 | hr | 5341 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Gibberellic Acid. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on Gibberellic Acid. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5342 | 110 | hr | 5342 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5343 | 110 | hr | 5343 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-ethylhexyl (4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) acetate. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5344 | 110 | hr | 5344 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy-acetic acid, dimethylamine salt. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on 2-Methyl-4-chlorophenoxy-acetic acid, dimethylamine salt. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5345 | 110 | hr | 5345 | To extend the temporary suspension of duty on MCPB Acid and MCPB Sodium Salt. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to extend the temporary suspension of duty on MCPB Acid and MCPB Sodium Salt. | 2023-01-11T13:15:47Z | |
| 110-hr-5346 | 110 | hr | 5346 | To suspend temporarily the duty on Imazapyr. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on Imazapyr. | 2023-01-11T13:15:05Z | |
| 110-hr-5347 | 110 | hr | 5347 | To suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl. | Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2008-02-12 | 2008-02-18 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. | House | Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13] | IL | R | B001232 | 0 | Amends the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to suspend temporarily the duty on metsulfuron-methyl. | 2023-01-11T13:15:05Z |
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